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Christians and Trump--two perspectives

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  • #31
    Originally posted by Teallaura View Post
    It matters to me - if he were loudly proclaiming his faith and still acting the jerk, it would bother me.
    Yeah

    It matters to me for the same reason it matters to me with everyone I know - I wanna see EVERYBODY in Heaven. No, I'm not a universalist - just really, really hopeful.
    Because God is not willing that any perish....
    The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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    • #32
      Originally posted by mikewhitney View Post
      The first source failed to give an alternative to voting for Trump. The other option was not to vote until an ideal Christian becomes a candidate -- or a viable candidate
      The alternative to voting for Trump is not voting for Trump. You didn't need to vote for anyone else if you didn't want to.

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      • #33
        Originally posted by Timothy View Post
        The alternative to voting for Trump is not voting for Trump.
        No, that's AN alternative.

        You didn't need to vote for anyone else if you didn't want to.
        If enough of us who were disgusted with Hillary (but not thrilled about Trump) simply didn't vote, Hillary would be POTUS and SCOTUS would be Hillary's. Have you seen how crazy far loony the left has become?
        The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
          No, that's AN alternative.




          If enough of us who were disgusted with Hillary (but not thrilled about Trump) simply didn't vote, Hillary would be POTUS and SCOTUS would be Hillary's. Have you seen how crazy far loony the left has become?
          Yes, it's AN alternative. And the opposite of voting for Trump IS not voting for Trump. One that too few had considered. Loony? Have you noticed how cruel the trumplicans have become? I'm or asking you to vote for Democrats. If neither side is decent in your opinion, leave the ballot blank.

          So Hillary would be president? Would that be YOUR fault? No. But if you put Trump in office, it IS your fault. If his behavior represents you, then you are correct to follow him. Own it, don't make transparent excuses. Hillary is an excuse. There are still Trump followers even though Hillary is not running in 2020. Saying "what about Hillary" is an exercise in self deception. Sorry if this truth hurts.

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          • #35
            Originally posted by Timothy View Post
            Yes, it's AN alternative.


            And the opposite of voting for Trump IS not voting for Trump.
            Which increases the odds of his opponent winning.

            One that too few had considered.
            You got stats on that?

            Loony?
            Loony.

            Have you noticed how cruel the trumplicans have become?
            What, exactly, are the trumplicans?

            I'm or asking you to vote for Democrats. If neither side is decent in your opinion, leave the ballot blank.
            No thanks.

            So Hillary would be president?
            Only if she garnered enough electoral college votes.

            Would that be YOUR fault? No. But if you put Trump in office, it IS your fault.
            SCOTUS is not Hillary's, and religious liberties are being protected. That the Lord chose a jackass to do it is kinda icing on the cake.

            If his behavior represents you, then you are correct to follow him.
            I don't follow him. I voted for him, and he's in office until he either gets removed after being impeached, or until he gets voted out.

            Own it, don't make transparent excuses. Hillary is an excuse.
            I wanted Hillary NOT to be POTUS -- I voted for Trump as a protest vote, never really believing Trump had a chance.

            There are still Trump followers even though Hillary is not running in 2020.
            Perhaps you should be addressing this little lecture to them.

            Saying "what about Hillary" is an exercise in self deception.
            Who's saying that?

            Sorry if this truth hurts.
            It might if you actually had a point, but all I see is a bunch of conclusion jumping and judgmental lecturing.
            The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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            • #36
              Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post




              Which increases the odds of his opponent winning.



              You got stats on that?



              Loony.



              What, exactly, are the trumplicans?



              No thanks.



              Only if she garnered enough electoral college votes.



              SCOTUS is not Hillary's, and religious liberties are being protected. That the Lord chose a jackass to do it is kinda icing on the cake.



              I don't follow him. I voted for him, and he's in office until he either gets removed after being impeached, or until he gets voted out.



              I wanted Hillary NOT to be POTUS -- I voted for Trump as a protest vote, never really believing Trump had a chance.



              Perhaps you should be addressing this little lecture to them.



              Who's saying that?



              It might if you actually had a point, but all I see is a bunch of conclusion jumping and judgmental lecturing.
              Oh well. If Christians support Trump's corruption, that's their own problem. I'm no longer associated with that.

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Timothy View Post
                Oh well. If Christians support Trump's corruption, that's their own problem. I'm no longer associated with that.
                How, exactly, do I (for example) support Trump's corruption?
                The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                  How, exactly, do I (for example) support Trump's corruption?
                  You voted for Trump knowing he is corrupt. As I said, not my problem.

                  Would it be fair for me to accuse you of supporting the murder of babies because you support Hillary?

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Timothy View Post
                    You voted for Trump knowing he is corrupt.
                    Are you always this argumentative? I voted for Trump knowing HILLARY was very much corrupt, and pro abortion and pro GLBXTSJRL.... At the time, I had no idea what a jackass Trump was.

                    How bout dialing down the hostility just a tad, eh?

                    As I said, not my problem.


                    Would it be fair for me to accuse you of supporting the murder of babies because you support Hillary?
                    That was me asking you.
                    The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by Timothy
                      Confusing.

                      You might be able to blame me for Hillary's position on abortion IF I had supported Hillary. I didn't.
                      See.... I didn't assume --- I asked!
                      The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                        Are you always this argumentative? I voted for Trump knowing HILLARY was very much corrupt, and pro abortion and pro GLBXTSJRL.... At the time, I had no idea what a jackass Trump was.

                        How bout dialing down the hostility just a tad, eh?







                        That was me asking you.
                        I like to argue, I am not hostile. If you think you made a mistake supporting Trump, just say so.

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                          No, that's AN alternative.



                          If enough of us who were disgusted with Hillary (but not thrilled about Trump) simply didn't vote, Hillary would be POTUS and SCOTUS would be Hillary's. Have you seen how crazy far loony the left has become?
                          How about toning down the hostility? 😆

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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                            This kinda reminds me of the whole "Did Buttigieg actually, himself, claim to be a practicing Christian"?
                            Yes. Here’s the most detailed treatment of his faith that I’ve seen. https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/16/polit...ney/index.html

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by hedrick View Post
                              Yes. Here’s the most detailed treatment of his faith that I’ve seen. https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/16/polit...ney/index.html
                              Yeah, I think that was actually posted after a LONG exchange asking for anything that showed he actually claimed - himself- to be a Christian. That article seems to indicate that Buttigieg became acquainted with religion, but doesn't really indicate he accepted Christ as Savior.

                              But I don't know that he didn't, and it no longer matters to me relative to his run for the presidency. He has less than a snowball's chance in the hot place, I think.
                              The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by Timothy View Post
                                I like to argue, I am not hostile.
                                Remember, moderators can see the posts you delete, too.

                                If you think you made a mistake supporting Trump, just say so.
                                I don't think I made a mistake. I made the best decision I could at the time, and accept the fallout.

                                Hillary is not POTUS.
                                SCOTUS is not Hillary's.
                                God is on His Throne.
                                The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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